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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Rebirth" by Tony Horan.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Imagine you die one day and then reincarnate as someone else more powerful. What would you do with the newly found powers? Would you use them to fight the bad guys or utilize them for your gain? In Rebirth, Stephen Bailey experiences a life-changing enigma!

Stephen is a successful physicist and inventor of science stuff. Married to his soul mate, Paula, they are blessed with a daughter. Typical of his work, he meets with his investors to update them on the progress and inventions in his company. However, his latest discovery might render Saudi Arabia’s predominant source of income jobless.

The Saudi Arabian royal family gets involved and kills Paula and their daughter before framing Stephen for the murder. Bailey gets the electric chair but reincarnates as a person with massive body strength and impressive anatomical changes. What happens next for Stephen after he assumes a new identity?

I enjoyed how the author did not waste time trying to give detailed descriptions of the powers and such. He moves on to more pressing issues, and before we know it, we’re learning more about the Saudi Arabian royal family. In a world full of nightclubs and fun, Tony Horan introduces us to the no-drinking traditional life of Libya, given the strict Muslim ethics.

I loved how the author took the book to different continents: the United States, the United Kingdom, Africa, and the Middle East. We learn how Saudi Arabian men treat their women differently from those on other continents. In the Middle East, women are not to wear miniskirts or hold corporate jobs like engineering, CEO, etc.

After reading some details in the book, I realized that we should not take peace for granted. I liked how David Bailey was there for his son, Stephen, during the traumatic events leading to his execution. While no one else wanted to be involved with him, his father remained steadfast and on his side. Would you be there for your child when things went south for them? That’s food for thought.

I pinpointed no reason to detest the book. Further, I detected no errors. As such, it is exceptionally edited. I rate Rebirth by Tony Horan 5 out of 5 stars. I encountered lots of flashbacks I thought were meaningless until I continued through and connected the dots. I loved the intermarriage romantic histories dating back to the 1960s. I recommend the work to lovers of books packed with physics, fantasy, family, and social diversity.

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Post by Ogunkoya Mayowa »

A sci-fi that talks about the story of how Stephen was reincarnated into someone else more powerful after his wife and daughter were killed and he was framed for the murders. The author did not waste time by giving unnecessary detail. I'm glad you enjoyed reading the book. Nice review.
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Post by Hubre De Klerk »

Oh, this book sounds amazing with a unique twist. I don't think I have ever read a book like this and I can't even imagine the emotional rollercoasters that Stephen had to go through! I hope and believe every parent would keep standing by their child, although I know our world is not perfect. Well done on a great review!
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The book that took to other continents like America, and Africa; countries like the UK, and the Middle East sounds fascinating. And the book talks about the culture of the Middle East is what I like to know. Great review!
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I have read some stories with reincarnation themes in mangas, manhwas, and webtoons. Reincarnation stories are popular among readers. I am hooked on this kind of story, as I am curious about how the protagonists of each stories will live their next lives :techie-studyinggray:
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I've always fantasized what it would be like to possess supernatural powers. I hope to do a lot of good with it. I guess things don't always go the way we anticipate.
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The book sounds interesting. The whole story with the reincarnation and and more power. I want to know what Stephen will do with his new self. Considering his betrayal and condemnation, I so want to know how things pan out.
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Everyone has a fantasy of getting superpowers once in a while and this book seems perfect to tap into that headspace. Nice review.
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This plot is impossible, but that’s why I enjoy science fiction so much. I don’t believe in reincarnation, however, something, such as what happened to Stephen would be fantastic.
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Oh, nice... I love the whole storyline of this book. It must have been hard for Stephen, how do your wife and daughter get killed, and within a blink of an eye, you have to die for what u know nothing about and haven't even begun healing from?
I'll love to read this one. Thanks for the amazing review.
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The Saudi Arabian's were so cruel to have killed Paula and her daughter. They still went ahead to frame and kill Stephen. The notion of reincarnation is a fantasy, and not really realistic. But I admire that the author developed this concept well.
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A sci-fi, novel that talks about reincarnation wow this novel is truly masterpiece. l feel sorry for Stephen, who is a successful physicist but out of jealousy, his family, was taken from him by those Saudi Arabian royal family. this novel is one of the best thoroughly.perfect review!
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I like how you described the plot in the beginning, with the idea of being reincarnated into a stronger, superpowered being. SOunds like a cool read!
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Reading about the Saudi Arabian culture through storytelling sounds compelling. The themes in the book are ones I enjoy reading about. Great review.
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This is a story that starts like a comic superhero adventure and then explores different themes ranging from science to social issues. Thank you for your great review!
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